min.: hearings at courts of first instance continue to be put on hold

Justice Minister Amr Marawan decided
Wednesday 29/4/2020 to continue to put on hold hearings in most of cases
examined by courts of first instance.

The decision of a further postponement
of much of the courts’ work in a measure meant to protect the public against
the spread of coronavirus, will be effective as of Sunday but it will not be
applied to lawsuits of alimony and property guardianship, in addition to
decisions issued by the public prosecution to hand over a child to his legal
guardian or provide housing for a divorced mother who has custody of a child.

The minister also ordered coordination
with the Cairo Court of Appeal regarding cassation appeals considered by
misdemeanor courts.

Under the decision, public notary
offices will start to document car contracts and powers of attorney on that
score as of Sunday.